Applying to College
The admissions process is often confusing and for the first time applicant, can be overwhelming. WNY College Connection has compiled information for you to look at that will make the college admission process easier to understand and complete. There are three types of applications used by WNY colleges; Institutional, Common, and SUNY. The following explain each type of application.
Institutional Application: The Institutional Application is a campus-based application that is specific to a college or university. The following links will connect you to colleges and universities that use Institutional Applications for the admissions process:
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Open House Dates for WNY Consortium of Higher Education Colleges and Universities
Common Application: The Common Application is accepted at more than 350 selective colleges nationwide. It allows you to apply to any participating school with one application, and includes personal essay and letter of recommendation forms. The following institutions accept the Common Application.
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Alfred University |
Niagara University |
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Buffalo State College |
St. Bonaventure University |
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Canisius College |
SUNY Fredonia |
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Daemen College |
University at Buffalo |
SUNY Application: The SUNY Application allows you to apply to all participating State University of New York schools. Applicants choosing this method will be required to complete an additional supplemental application, including a personal essay, and submit a letter of recommendation. Also, your academic performance in high school is one of the most important factors considered in the admissions process. Historically, this information has been delivered to SUNY campuses on a transcript mailed from your high school. For 2012, SUNY is strongly recommending that students self-report their high school grades and courses, as well as their ACT and SAT test scores using the SUNY Online Academic Record (SOAR).
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Alfred State College |
Jamestown Community College |
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Buffalo State College |
Niagara County Community College |
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Erie Community College |
SUNY Fredonia |
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Empire State College |
University at Buffalo |
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Genesee Community College |
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Key Links to Important Resources:
The following topics will connect you to institutional links for each of the 21 Western New York colleges and universities where the programs are available. Click on the links below for a list of institutions and corresponding links to their web sites.
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The NCAA Eligibility Center is a site for students interested in playing Division I or II collegiate sports.
The College Board: is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board is composed of more than 5,700 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. Each year the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.
For information on the application process including Application Ethics, Early Decision & Early Action (timelines for admissions), Admissions Decisions: What Counts, Class Rank & College Admissions, College Application Essay, Admission Interview Tips, Application Fee Waivers, Recommendations, Wait-Listed and Rejected Students, see Facilitating the Application Process
